Newcastle make move for Galway United wonderkid

The Magpies aren’t the only English club to have registered interest in 17-year-old defender Alex Murphy

23 July 2021; Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers is tackled by Alex Murphy of Galway United during the FAI Cup first round match between Shamrock Rovers and Galway United at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Saudi-backed Newcastle United have dipped their toe in the Irish market by lodging a €100,000 upfront bid for Galway United’s wonderkid Alex Murphy.

The Magpies aren’t the only English club to have registered interest in the 17-year-old defender who recently spent time on trial at Brighton and Hove Albion.